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Question· writtenPQ 180asked

180. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is satisfied that current legislation adequately addresses the use of ultrasonic animal deterrent devices, particularly in built up areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62324/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

180. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he is satisfied that current legislation adequately addresses the use of ultrasonic animal deterrent devices, particularly in built up areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62324/26]

Question· writtenPQ 179asked

179. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will examine the feasibility of establishing a single renewable liquid fuel obligation scheme covering all liquid fuels used in heating and transport, modelled on the renewable transport fuel obligation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62308/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

179. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will examine the feasibility of establishing a single renewable liquid fuel obligation scheme covering all liquid fuels used in heating and transport, modelled on the renewable transport fuel obligation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62308/26]

Question· writtenPQ 178asked

178. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide an updated analysis of the suitability of heat pumps for older rural homes; the estimated cost of deep retrofits required for effective operation; if alternative technologies such as low carbon liquid fuels have been fully evaluated within the Climate Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62309/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

178. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will provide an updated analysis of the suitability of heat pumps for older rural homes; the estimated cost of deep retrofits required for effective operation; if alternative technologies such as low carbon liquid fuels have been fully evaluated within the Climate Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62309/26]

Question· writtenPQ 177asked

177. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has engaged with representative bodies in the renewable heating sector (details supplied) regarding the design and implementation of the renewable heat obligation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62310/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

177. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has engaged with representative bodies in the renewable heating sector (details supplied) regarding the design and implementation of the renewable heat obligation scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62310/26]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

176. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the expected emissions reduction impact of the renewable heat obligation scheme at the proposed obligation rates; if his Department has modelled higher obligation rates to determine their potential effectiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62311/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

176. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the expected emissions reduction impact of the renewable heat obligation scheme at the proposed obligation rates; if his Department has modelled higher obligation rates to determine their potential effectiveness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62311/26]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

175. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will consider revising the renewable heat obligation scheme to ensure that it supports the deployment of renewable liquid fuels into existing home heating systems as the fastest and most practical pathway to emissions reduction in the heating sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62312/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

175. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will consider revising the renewable heat obligation scheme to ensure that it supports the deployment of renewable liquid fuels into existing home heating systems as the fastest and most practical pathway to emissions reduction in the heating sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62312/26]

Question· writtenPQ 174asked

174. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reason Ireland has no climate policies recorded in the OECD IFCMA Climate Policy Dashboard country-level database; the engagement his Department has had with the OECD regarding the omission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62315/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

174. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the reason Ireland has no climate policies recorded in the OECD IFCMA Climate Policy Dashboard country-level database; the engagement his Department has had with the OECD regarding the omission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62315/26]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

173. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of homes currently reliant on oil (kerosene) for heating; the proportion located in rural areas without access to the natural gas grid; and the Government’s strategy for providing practical and affordable decarbonisation pathways for these households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62307/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

173. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of homes currently reliant on oil (kerosene) for heating; the proportion located in rural areas without access to the natural gas grid; and the Government’s strategy for providing practical and affordable decarbonisation pathways for these households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62307/26]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

172. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the Government’s assessment of low carbon liquid fuels, including HVO, as a viable and affordable decarbonisation option for older rural homes reliant on kerosene; if he will consider policy measures to support their deployment at scale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62306/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

172. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the Government’s assessment of low carbon liquid fuels, including HVO, as a viable and affordable decarbonisation option for older rural homes reliant on kerosene; if he will consider policy measures to support their deployment at scale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62306/26]

Question· writtenPQ 171asked

171. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will assess the potential compliance costs for the liquid fuel industry arising from the renewable heat obligation scheme; the expected impact on consumers; if he will revise the scheme to ensure that costs are proportionate to environmental benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62305/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

171. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will assess the potential compliance costs for the liquid fuel industry arising from the renewable heat obligation scheme; the expected impact on consumers; if he will revise the scheme to ensure that costs are proportionate to environmental benefit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62305/26]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

170. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current status of the renewable heat obligation scheme; the reason the legislation was not published before the Dáil summer recess as previously indicated; the revised timeline for publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62303/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

170. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current status of the renewable heat obligation scheme; the reason the legislation was not published before the Dáil summer recess as previously indicated; the revised timeline for publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62303/26]

Question· writtenPQ 169asked

169. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the details of the proposed obligation rates under the renewable heat obligation scheme; the rationale for setting the initial rates at 1.5% rising to 3%; if he will consider increasing these rates to a more effective level to support meaningful emissions reduction in the heating sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62304/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

169. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the details of the proposed obligation rates under the renewable heat obligation scheme; the rationale for setting the initial rates at 1.5% rising to 3%; if he will consider increasing these rates to a more effective level to support meaningful emissions reduction in the heating sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62304/26]

Question· writtenPQ 168asked

168. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current status of the seven mineral prospecting licence applications in East Clare (details supplied); if his Department and the Geoscience Regulation Office have considered the deep environmental concerns of the local community regarding potential downstream chemical processing impacts; if he will explicitly address the contradiction between these applications and the Clare County Development Plan, which strictly prohibits the use of chemical substances like cyanide and sulfuric acid in mineral processing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62174/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

168. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current status of the seven mineral prospecting licence applications in East Clare (details supplied); if his Department and the Geoscience Regulation Office have considered the deep environmental concerns of the local community regarding potential downstream chemical processing impacts; if he will explicitly address the contradiction between these applications and the Clare County Development Plan, which strictly prohibits the use of chemical substances like cyanide and sulfuric acid in mineral processing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62174/26]

Question· writtenPQ 167asked

167. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will make registration on an NSAI contractors register a mandatory condition for all SEAI supported spray foam insulation works, in order to ensure that grant funded installations are carried out only by trained, competent, and audited installers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62160/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

167. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will make registration on an NSAI contractors register a mandatory condition for all SEAI supported spray foam insulation works, in order to ensure that grant funded installations are carried out only by trained, competent, and audited installers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62160/26]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

166. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the existing "major producer" thresholds of €1 million annual turnover and 10 tonnes of packaging placed on the market continue to apply following the application of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 from 12 August 2026; whether micro-enterprises below those thresholds are now required to register as producers under Article 44 of that Regulation; the guidance that has been published for micro-enterprise and sole-trader online retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62114/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

166. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether the existing "major producer" thresholds of €1 million annual turnover and 10 tonnes of packaging placed on the market continue to apply following the application of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 from 12 August 2026; whether micro-enterprises below those thresholds are now required to register as producers under Article 44 of that Regulation; the guidance that has been published for micro-enterprise and sole-trader online retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62114/26]

Question· writtenPQ 165asked

165. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position taken by Ireland in Council negotiations on the proposed suspension of Article 45(3) of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 concerning extended producer responsibility authorised representatives (file 2025/0395(COD)); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62115/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

165. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position taken by Ireland in Council negotiations on the proposed suspension of Article 45(3) of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 concerning extended producer responsibility authorised representatives (file 2025/0395(COD)); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62115/26]

Question· writtenPQ 164asked

164. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his attention has been drawn to the growing administrative burden created by packaging Extended Producer Responsibility rules and the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation; whether he agrees that a meaningful exemption or simplified regime for micro and small businesses placing very small quantities of packaging on other EU markets would be beneficial; whether he agrees that an EU-wide registration or "one-stop shop" rather than separate national registrations is desirable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62036/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

164. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether his attention has been drawn to the growing administrative burden created by packaging Extended Producer Responsibility rules and the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation; whether he agrees that a meaningful exemption or simplified regime for micro and small businesses placing very small quantities of packaging on other EU markets would be beneficial; whether he agrees that an EU-wide registration or "one-stop shop" rather than separate national registrations is desirable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62036/26]

Question· writtenPQ 163asked

163. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether he is aware of the growing administrative burden created by packaging Extended Producer Responsibility rules and the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation; whether there is a need for proportionate reporting requirements based on the actual quantity of packaging placed on the market; whether he agrees there is a need for measures to prevent authorised representative and administrative costs becoming disproportionate to the environmental liability involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62037/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

163. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether he is aware of the growing administrative burden created by packaging Extended Producer Responsibility rules and the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation; whether there is a need for proportionate reporting requirements based on the actual quantity of packaging placed on the market; whether he agrees there is a need for measures to prevent authorised representative and administrative costs becoming disproportionate to the environmental liability involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62037/26]

Question· writtenPQ 161asked

161. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will outline Ireland's EU Presidency priorities, particularly in relation to climate and energy security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61978/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

161. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will outline Ireland's EU Presidency priorities, particularly in relation to climate and energy security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61978/26]

Question· writtenPQ 160asked

160. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether a multi-agency protocol for major fish kills has been established following the Blackwater fish kill. [61977/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

160. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether a multi-agency protocol for major fish kills has been established following the Blackwater fish kill. [61977/26]

Question· writtenPQ 159asked

159. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department or the SEAI is considering extending eligibility for solar PV grants to owners of new dwellings constructed since 2021; whether a review of the current eligibility criteria is underway; the rationale for the continued exclusion of such homes from grant support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61845/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

159. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department or the SEAI is considering extending eligibility for solar PV grants to owners of new dwellings constructed since 2021; whether a review of the current eligibility criteria is underway; the rationale for the continued exclusion of such homes from grant support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61845/26]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

158. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department and bodies under his aegis maintain a register of gifts, hospitality or other benefits received by public servants; the number of entries recorded on each such register since January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61585/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

158. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department and bodies under his aegis maintain a register of gifts, hospitality or other benefits received by public servants; the number of entries recorded on each such register since January 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61585/26]

Question· writtenPQ 157asked

157. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 168 of 21 May 2026, the scientific evidence on recreational pollack catches used in negotiating Article 12 of Council Regulation (EU) 2026/249; the extent to which it relied on data from France, southern England or ICES Division 8a; the way in which its relevance to Irish inshore rod and line fishing, particularly off the northwest coast, was assessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61175/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

157. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment further to Parliamentary Question No. 168 of 21 May 2026, the scientific evidence on recreational pollack catches used in negotiating Article 12 of Council Regulation (EU) 2026/249; the extent to which it relied on data from France, southern England or ICES Division 8a; the way in which its relevance to Irish inshore rod and line fishing, particularly off the northwest coast, was assessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61175/26]

Question· writtenPQ 156asked

156. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if the three pollack daily recreational limit will be reviewed before the 2027 fishing negotiations; if the review will consider updated IMREC data, 2026 commercial and bait catches, socioeconomic evidence and Irish stock research; if its findings will be published; whether Ireland will seek an amendment to Article 12 of Council Regulation (EU) 2026/249 if supported by the evidence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61178/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

156. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if the three pollack daily recreational limit will be reviewed before the 2027 fishing negotiations; if the review will consider updated IMREC data, 2026 commercial and bait catches, socioeconomic evidence and Irish stock research; if its findings will be published; whether Ireland will seek an amendment to Article 12 of Council Regulation (EU) 2026/249 if supported by the evidence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61178/26]

Question· writtenPQ 155asked

155. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of producers registered with the approved body for packaging in each of the years 2023 to 2026 to date; the number of producers estimated to fall within the scope of the producer registration requirements of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 which fell below the major producer thresholds provided for under the European Union (Packaging) Regulations 2014, as amended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61566/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

155. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the number of producers registered with the approved body for packaging in each of the years 2023 to 2026 to date; the number of producers estimated to fall within the scope of the producer registration requirements of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 which fell below the major producer thresholds provided for under the European Union (Packaging) Regulations 2014, as amended; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61566/26]

Question· writtenPQ 154asked

154. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the body which will operate the register of producers required under Regulation (EU) 2025/40; the date on which that register will open for registration; the fee structure proposed for producers placing less than ten tonnes of packaging on the Irish market annually; whether the simplified reporting dataset provided for under that Regulation will be applied in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61567/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

154. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the body which will operate the register of producers required under Regulation (EU) 2025/40; the date on which that register will open for registration; the fee structure proposed for producers placing less than ten tonnes of packaging on the Irish market annually; whether the simplified reporting dataset provided for under that Regulation will be applied in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61567/26]

Question· writtenPQ 153asked

153. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position taken by Ireland at the Council of the European Union on 24 June 2026 in respect of the proposed suspension of Article 45(3) of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 contained in COM(2025) 982; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61568/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

153. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position taken by Ireland at the Council of the European Union on 24 June 2026 in respect of the proposed suspension of Article 45(3) of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 contained in COM(2025) 982; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61568/26]

Question· writtenPQ 152asked

152. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has carried out an assessment of the impact of the authorised representative requirements under Article 45(3) of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on Irish micro and small enterprises trading cross-border within the European Union; if so, if he will publish that assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61569/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

152. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if his Department has carried out an assessment of the impact of the authorised representative requirements under Article 45(3) of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on Irish micro and small enterprises trading cross-border within the European Union; if so, if he will publish that assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61569/26]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if official monitoring stations or local authority sensors recorded elevated PM2.5 or PM10 levels in or near Sandyford and Goatstown during the period 27 and 28 of July 2026 particularly during the night; and if those readings will be published. [60488/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

151. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if official monitoring stations or local authority sensors recorded elevated PM2.5 or PM10 levels in or near Sandyford and Goatstown during the period 27 and 28 of July 2026 particularly during the night; and if those readings will be published. [60488/26]

Question· writtenPQ 150asked

150. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment which public authority is responsible for deciding when a wildfire-smoke or air-quality alert should be issued; and the thresholds or criteria used. [60497/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

150. Deputy Shay Brennan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment which public authority is responsible for deciding when a wildfire-smoke or air-quality alert should be issued; and the thresholds or criteria used. [60497/26]

Question· writtenPQ 149asked

149. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied), regarding eligibility criteria for older persons under the SEAI Warmer Homes Scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61468/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

149. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will address the concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied), regarding eligibility criteria for older persons under the SEAI Warmer Homes Scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61468/26]

Question· writtenPQ 148asked

148. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment each documented quality-assurance, inter-rater reliability, data-validation and audit procedure currently applied to the National Litter Pollution Monitoring System; the body responsible for each; its frequency; the number of surveys audited and non-conformities identified in each year from 2021 to 2025; and where the applicable protocol and audit results are published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60440/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

148. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment each documented quality-assurance, inter-rater reliability, data-validation and audit procedure currently applied to the National Litter Pollution Monitoring System; the body responsible for each; its frequency; the number of surveys audited and non-conformities identified in each year from 2021 to 2025; and where the applicable protocol and audit results are published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60440/26]

Question· writtenPQ 147asked

147. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if homes should be grant aided to get to the standard of 12 kVA (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60335/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

147. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if homes should be grant aided to get to the standard of 12 kVA (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60335/26]

Question· writtenPQ 146asked

146. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures being taken to reduce waiting times for applicants to the SEAI warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60942/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

146. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures being taken to reduce waiting times for applicants to the SEAI warmer homes scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60942/26]

Question· writtenPQ 144asked

144. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the proportion and estimated tonnage of recreational pollack removals used in the relevant ICES assessment that were attributable to Irish waters and anglers; the Irish data and IMREC findings used and the weight afforded to them; the reason the three pollack limit was introduced before the full IMREC dataset and socioeconomic assessment were available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61176/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

144. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the proportion and estimated tonnage of recreational pollack removals used in the relevant ICES assessment that were attributable to Irish waters and anglers; the Irish data and IMREC findings used and the weight afforded to them; the reason the three pollack limit was introduced before the full IMREC dataset and socioeconomic assessment were available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61176/26]

Question· writtenPQ 143asked

143. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to address the concerns raised (details supplied) that directly affects Irish Micro-Business; to give consideration to the four main points raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60708/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

143. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to address the concerns raised (details supplied) that directly affects Irish Micro-Business; to give consideration to the four main points raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60708/26]

Question· writtenPQ 141asked

141. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when he expects the provisions of the Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2025 to be commenced; the additional resources being provided to local authorities and the EPA to support implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60722/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

141. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when he expects the provisions of the Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2025 to be commenced; the additional resources being provided to local authorities and the EPA to support implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60722/26]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

140. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether additional funding will be made available in Budget 2027 to support inspections, sampling, testing and enforcement of solid fuel regulations following enactment of the Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2025. [60724/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

140. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether additional funding will be made available in Budget 2027 to support inspections, sampling, testing and enforcement of solid fuel regulations following enactment of the Air Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2025. [60724/26]

Question· writtenPQ 139asked

139. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the assessment carried out by his Department of regional dependence on solid fuel heating, particularly in the Midlands, Border and western regions; the way this is being reflected in Budget 2027 planning and home-heating transition policies; if he has considered ring-fencing some funds to assist solid fuel homes with rising costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60725/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

139. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the assessment carried out by his Department of regional dependence on solid fuel heating, particularly in the Midlands, Border and western regions; the way this is being reflected in Budget 2027 planning and home-heating transition policies; if he has considered ring-fencing some funds to assist solid fuel homes with rising costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60725/26]

Question· writtenPQ 138asked

138. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures planned to ensure that rural and off-gas-grid communities are not disproportionately burdened by transitioning to green energy; the additional supports available to them as part of Budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60726/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

138. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the measures planned to ensure that rural and off-gas-grid communities are not disproportionately burdened by transitioning to green energy; the additional supports available to them as part of Budget 2027; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60726/26]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when the Renewable Heat Obligation Bill 2025 will be published; if it will be accompanied by a full impact assessment and full cost benefit analysis with respect to the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter [60775/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

137. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment when the Renewable Heat Obligation Bill 2025 will be published; if it will be accompanied by a full impact assessment and full cost benefit analysis with respect to the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter [60775/26]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the expenditure incurred by his Government Department on external consultancy services in each of the past five years, broken down by consultancy firm, project and amount paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61348/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

136. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the expenditure incurred by his Government Department on external consultancy services in each of the past five years, broken down by consultancy firm, project and amount paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61348/26]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total amounts paid by his Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61365/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

135. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the total amounts paid by his Department to private insurance companies for insurance for each year from 2016 to 2025 and to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61365/26]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

134. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will review the grant structure and the impact of upcoming PSO levy adjustments on electrified households. [61011/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

134. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if he will review the grant structure and the impact of upcoming PSO levy adjustments on electrified households. [61011/26]

Question· writtenPQ 133asked

133. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to address concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61132/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

133. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to address concerns raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61132/26]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the existing rules and regulations in relation to the use of bird scarers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60057/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

132. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the existing rules and regulations in relation to the use of bird scarers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60057/26]

Question· writtenPQ 131asked

131. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the way in which his Department plans to protect EV and heat pump users from the sudden removal of dedicated time-of-use tariffs by suppliers. [61008/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

131. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the way in which his Department plans to protect EV and heat pump users from the sudden removal of dedicated time-of-use tariffs by suppliers. [61008/26]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if the existing major producer thresholds of €1 million annual turnover and 10 tonnes of packaging placed on the market continue to apply following the application of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 from 12 August 2026; whether micro-enterprises below those thresholds are now required to register as producers under Article 44 of that Regulation; the guidance that has been published for micro-enterprise and sole-trader online retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61091/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

130. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if the existing major producer thresholds of €1 million annual turnover and 10 tonnes of packaging placed on the market continue to apply following the application of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 from 12 August 2026; whether micro-enterprises below those thresholds are now required to register as producers under Article 44 of that Regulation; the guidance that has been published for micro-enterprise and sole-trader online retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61091/26]

Question· writtenPQ 129asked

129. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position taken by Ireland in European Council negotiations on the proposed suspension of Article 45(3) of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 concerning extended producer responsibility authorised representatives (file 2025/0395(COD)); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61092/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

129. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the position taken by Ireland in European Council negotiations on the proposed suspension of Article 45(3) of Regulation (EU) 2025/40 concerning extended producer responsibility authorised representatives (file 2025/0395(COD)); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61092/26]

Question· writtenPQ 127asked

127. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to review the independence of the gas safety supervisory body, particularly regarding its capacity to impartially investigate complaints lodged against its own inspection and certification standards; whether he believes that the current system of oversight provides adequate protection to installers who raise systemic safety concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59844/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 7 September 2026

127. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to review the independence of the gas safety supervisory body, particularly regarding its capacity to impartially investigate complaints lodged against its own inspection and certification standards; whether he believes that the current system of oversight provides adequate protection to installers who raise systemic safety concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59844/26]

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